A resounding YES to all of the above! Everyone SHOULD see a pelvic floor therapist during pregnancy, postpartum, after any abdominal surgery, after any genitourinary surgery, and even with gynecological issues like painful menstrual cramps or recurrent UTIs. Pelvic floor physical therapy can address components of all of these issues to help you prepare, improve, […]
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Kegels are a HOT topic right now in the pelvic floor world. Some swear by them. Some absolutely despise them. So let’s dive in and figure out the truth about kegels! What is a kegel? A kegel is simply a contraction of the pelvic floor muscles with the goal of strengthening the pelvic floor. What
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Just like certain pains and symptoms can indicate pelvic floor tightness, there are also a pattern of symptoms that can point us toward pelvic floor weakness! Pelvic floor weakness can happen from time, trauma, or even chronic over-activity of the pelvic floor. Symptoms like heaviness, pressure, leaking may demonstrate a need for more strength in
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Ever wondered if your pain, pressure, or other symptoms could be related to your pelvic floor? Have you tried traditional physical therapy for back or hip pain with little success? Your symptoms may actually be related to pelvic floor tightness or tension! When a patient reports or demonstrates one or more of these signs/symptoms, we
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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy is a unique specialty in the world of physical therapy often thought to help pregnant and postpartum women through childbirth but it is sooo much more! As a pelvic floor therapist, I don’t only treat the pelvic floor – in fact, I personally am a board-certified orthopedic specialist. Being a pelvic
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I’ve been getting this question a lot lately and wanted to clear up this misconception – pelvic floor therapy is NOT only for those experiencing pregnancy, early postpartum, or years into motherhood. Everyone has a pelvic floor (yes men, even you!) and therefore, everyone has the potential to have pelvic floor dysfunction. The pelvic floor
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Did you know there is a screen to help you decide if pelvic floor therapy is right for you? It’s true! Thanks to Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS, CSCS of Pelvic Sanity, we have an easy-to-use screening tool to help people determine if they may benefit from a pelvic floor therapy assessment. Even better, this
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In today’s world, we are constantly inundated with information, opinions, advice – especially during pregnancy and postpartum. The world of social media has made it far too easy for anyone and everyone to share their opinions, unsolicited advice, and even un-backed personal strategies with the whole world. As pregnant women, new mothers, or mothers navigating
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Pelvic floor therapy can help with many issues – some you may not even realize! So how do you know if physical therapy is right for you? Let’s look at the handy list below! You could benefit from a pelvic floor therapy evaluation if you have: ✅Pain in the pelvis, lower abdomen, or perineum at
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Now that you know a little about Life Changes Physical Therapy and your Doctor of Physical Therapy, let’s talk about Pelvic Floor Therapy! First off, pelvic floor therapy (like all physical therapy) is not one size fits all. Your session will be personally constructed to fit your symptoms, your needs, and your goals. But to
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